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54-year old assaulted in Wonthaggi

May 29 2025 Updated May 29, 2025

Sentinel-Times

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Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a male was assulted on Wednesday evening on the corner of McBride Avenue and Murray Street.

POLICE are investigating after a 54-year-old male was assaulted by three males at the intersection of McBride Avenue and Murray Street on Wednesday evening (May 28) around 10pm.

The cause behind the suspected assault is unknown, with police appealing for witnesses and CCTV and dashcam footage from those in the area.

Investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone with information contact Bass Coast CIU on 5671 4100 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an anonymous report online at https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/report-a-crime/

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